A successful candidate will be passionate about advocating for the customer, while also having a business, growth and product-focused perspective. In this role, the individual will work as a “copilot” to our product managers and alongside cross-functional teams to understand key business objectives and customer questions; design creative research approaches that enable our team to move with speed; analyze multiple data sources; and drive insights to action with bold recommendations. This individual should be comfortable translating data into a clear story and presenting out results to stakeholders of all levels. Experience with product research and a range of agile insights tools and approaches will be valuable, as the role supports the development of product roadmaps from trends and ideation through validation and post-launch assessment. This individual will be part of a small but mighty Insights team and should have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ approach.

You will… 

• Lead and support a variety of research initiatives including whitespace identification,  macro trend analysis, NPD innovation pipeline research, customer segmentation, customer journeys, foundational brand research, competitive landscape, new category launches, product development, etc.
• Act as a copilot to the GM’s and Product Management team in developing and executing product strategies roadmaps 
• Partner with stakeholders from Product, Culinary, Marketing, etc. to gain perspective on customer challenges and cross-functional considerations 
• Translate product and business needs into learning plans, identifying appropriate research methodologies to answer questions with quality and speed
• Analyze and synthesize multiple data sources, determine the key insights and identify business implications and recommendations
• Champion the consumer voice and user experience in creative ways and through excellent storytelling and presentations

You are… 

• Passionate about People: you think of our customers as human beings, with an eye toward their needs and challenges, and can help us see our product through that lens
• Analytical: you can tackle vague, complex problems using data (qualitative & quantitative) and logic. You excel at finding patterns and meaning in the data, articulating the “so what,” and translating insights into strategic, actionable recommendations
• An Influencer: you have strong communication skills to effectively promote product innovation strategies and cross-functional partnerships; you can develop executive-level presentations that are insight-driven and recommendations-focused
• A Holistic Thinker: you don’t just report the numbers and the findings; you understand business context; you’re entrepreneurial, collaborative, creative, and can tie everything back to strategy
• Collaborative: you can work with multiple stakeholders to accomplish a shared goal and you actively solicit and respond to critical feedback when appropriate
• Adaptable: you’re a quick learner who thrives in fast-paced environments, and you understand the importance of balancing a culinary mindset with business objectives
• Detail-oriented: you’re careful and thorough in accomplishing tasks and have great project management skills
• Scrappy: you can quickly make sense of ambiguous situations, roll up your sleeves and get the job done

You have… 

• 5+ years experience in consumer, product or user insights & market research
• Experience with a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Understanding of research industry best practices and comfort with weighing the pros and cons of different research approaches  
• Able to have a thoughtful discussion and recommendation on research design and methodology to address an insights brief
• Passion for driving clear insights paired with business context to drive action
• Bonus: Experience in CPG, D2C, Restaurant/QSR or Retail companies

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.